The API Platform - Lightning API

The API Platform provides on-demand insights from our global network of payer and physician stakeholders on average within 5-10 working days. The technology can be used as a standalone tool or to optimise consultancy projects.

The Lightning API process

Survey creation

Surveys can be created with a wide range of question types on the easy to use platform. This can be undertaken directly by your team or by Lightning API

Respondent selection

The profiles of respondents can be selected according to archetype. Any screening criteria can be agreed with Lightning API and additional recruitment for specific stakeholder groups can be completed if required

Compliance & QC

Final research materials including supporting documentation can be downloaded for compliance approval. All submitted questions and materials undergo a final QC review by Lightning API before fielding the research

Results

Verbatim research findings available on average within 5-10 working days following submission. All responses undergo a final QC review by Lightning API before sharing with your team

Direct follow up

Any clarifications or follow up queries regarding a survey can be directly addressed to individual respondents

Report development

You have the option for a customised report, covering the key findings from the respondents and any strategic recommendations

Lightning API Community

Our constantly expanding community spans decision makers across a wide range of healthcare systems

Use the map to explore our community

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Brazil
Former members of ANVISA, former members of CONITEC (National Committee for Health Technology Incorporation), former members of the Federal Council of Medicine, former members of the Brazilian National Cancer Institute (INCA), members of private healthcare insurance organisations, KOLs

Canada
CADTH, Common Drug Review, pCODR, Regional Health Authorities and Provincial Assessment Agencies, Private Plans, KOLs

Mexico
Former members of IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social), stakeholders from the SPS (Seguro Popular), stakeholders from the IMSS-O (IMSS- Oportunidades) program, former members of the ISSTE (Instituto de Seguridad Social al Servicio de los Trabajadores del Estado). Stakeholders from armed services health systems, including SEDNA (Secreatría de la Defensa Nacional) for the army, and SEMAR (Secretaría de Marina) for the navy. Members of private healthcare insurance organisations, KOLs

USA
Pharmacy and Medical stakeholders from Commercial Insurers (National and Regional), Medicare/Medicaid Plans, MCOs, HMOs, IDNs, PBMs, Veterans Health Administration, KOLs

Belgium
INAMI, KCE, Hospital Pharmacists Association, HE advisors, KOLs

France
HAS (TC), CEPS, Health Economists, Hospital Purchasing Groups, D&TCs, Hospital COMEDIMS members, KOLs

Germany
GBA, IQWiG, GKV, Arbitration Committee, KBV, KVs, Sickness Funds, Hospital Clinical Committee members, Pharmacists, KOLs

Italy
AIFA (CTS and CPR), Regional Health System representatives, Regional HTA members, ASLs, Hospital D&TC members, KOLs

The Netherlands
Ministry of Health, ZiNL, SFK, NZa, Hospital Pharmacists, KOLs

Poland
AOTM, NFZ, Health Economists, Hospital Pharmacists, KOLs

Spain
AEMPS, Ministry of Health, CIPM, Regional HTA bodies, Regional formulary stakeholders, Hospital Formulary Committee members, Health Economists, KOLs

Sweden
TLV, County Council members, Hospital Formulary Committee members, KOLs

UK
Department of Health, NICE Appraisal Committees, SMC, AWMSG, CCGs, Medicines Optimisation Committees, D&TC members, AHSNs, KOLs

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China
National Social Health Insurance Schemes (urban and rural), National Reimbursement Drug List, Provincial Reimbursement Drug List, Hospital Pharmacists

Japan
Former members of the Central Social Insurance Medical Council (Chuikyou), former members of the Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare, hospital formulary committee members

Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Health, Council of Cooperative Health Insurance, Private hospital stakeholders

Australia
PBS, PBAC, Economics Sub-Committee, MSAC, Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines, D&TCs, Public & Private Hospital Directors; KOLS

The right panel is our priority. Our specialised team can support with the bespoke recruitment of stakeholders across a broad range of roles, perspectives, and healthcare systems, to create a customised panel for your research requirements.

Building your research panel

Deciding your research priorities and stakeholder groups

Selection criteria for key stakeholders

Bespoke panel recruitment to meet your research requirements

Coin based system

Coins mean flexibility

Coins can be easily purchased
Each coin has a value of one question per respondent

Coins valid for 24 months

You can use your coins at any time within a 24 month period after the date of purchase